scholarly journals Physico-Mechanical Study of CMC/BFO/PoPD Nanocomposite Films Reinforced with Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNCMCC) for Effective Photocatalytic Removal of Methyl Orange

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Nurul Hidayu Nazri ◽  
Yogesh Kumar ◽  
Mohd Amirul Ramlan ◽  
Mohammad Haafiz Mohammad Kassim ◽  
Md. Sohrab Hossain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
Cellulose Nanocrystals ◽  
Nanocomposite Film ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Bismuth Ferrite ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Photocatalytic Removal

The present study was conducted to develop a nanocomposite film of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals isolated from microcrystalline cellulose (CNCMCC) in the presence of bismuth ferrite (BFO)/poly-o-phenylenediamine (PoPD). The physicochemical properties, the mechanical and thermal stability, and its photocatalytic activity towards the removal of methyl orange (MO) were determined. Results show that the integration of CNCMCC into the CMC matrix enhanced the mechanical strength of the film. The tensile strength (TS) of the nanocomposite film increased from 0.205 to 0.244 MPa, while elongation at break (EB) decreased from 201.44 to 168.78% in the presence of 20 wt.% of CNCMCC. The incorporation of CNCMCC in the CMC matrix substantially enhanced the nanocomposite’s thermal stability from 181.16 to 185.59 °C and decreased the degradation residue from 72.64 to 63.16%. The determination of the photocatalytic activity of the CMC/CNCMCC/BFO/PoPD composite film revealed the removal of methyl orange (MO) of 93.64% with high structural integrity after 3 h of treatment. Thus, the isolated CNCMCC-reinforced CMC/BFO/PoPD composite film can be used as a photocatalyst for the removal of organic pollutants from wastewater, including the methyl orange.

Preparation of black-TiO2 and its application in photocatalytic removal of methyl orange dye

2021 ◽  
pp. 68-73
Author(s):  
Nguyen Quang Long
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Organic Pollutant ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Typical Material ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Photocatalytic Removal ◽  
Black Tio2 ◽  
Tio2 Pigment

For a few decades, Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) has been the most studied photocatalyst due to its significant optical property. In the paper, TiO2 pigment powder (Anatase form) was selected as a precursor to prepare a variety of Black-TiO2 samples, and the typical material was then evaluated for its photocatalytic activity in organic pollutant treatment. Some properties of Black-TiO2 were determined via common methods such as sensory analysis, X-Ray diffraction, and bandgap measurement obtained from UV-Vis spectroscopy. As a result, the material was successfully converted to more than 40% organic pollutant as Methyl Orange (C14H14N3NaO3S) for an hour, as two times higher than that of the amount converted by pristine TiO2. In addition, Black-TiO2 performed much better photocatalytic activity in an acidic medium in comparison with a neutral one, and the material also remained its activity as more than 90% after three time-continuous recycling operations.

scholarly journals Hydrophobicity and Photocatalytic Activity of a Wood Surface Coated with a Fe3+-Doped SiO2/TiO2 Film

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luning Xuan ◽  
Yunlin Fu ◽  
Zhigao Liu ◽  
Penglian Wei ◽  
Lihong Wu
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
Wood Surface ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Methyl Orange Solution ◽  
Crystal Form ◽  
Hydrophobic Property ◽  
X Ray

A Fe3+-doped SiO2/TiO2 composite film (Fe3+-doped STCF) was prepared on a wood surface via a sol–gel method to improve its photocatalytic activity and hydrophobicity. The structure of the composite film was analyzed by Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The photocatalytic activity toward degradation of methyl orange and its hydrophobic nature were investigated. The results showed that the composite film was anatase TiO2 crystal form, and the addition of Fe3+ ions and SiO2 enhanced the diffraction peaks for the anatase crystal form. The photocatalytic activity of the wood coated with the composite film was enhanced. The highest degradation percentage was at 1 wt % Fe3+ (40.37%), and the degradation ability of the wood towards methyl orange solution was further improved under acidic conditions. In addition, the composite film was hydrophobic, and the hydrophobic property was enhanced as the immersion time in the sol increased. The wood surface coated with Fe3+-doped STCF exhibited strong hydrophobicity and photocatalytic activity, which could effectively prevent moisture from adhering to the surface and degrade organic pollutants; thus, the modified wood surface had good self-cleaning function.

scholarly journals Cellulose Nanocrystals Reinforced Zein/Catechin/β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex Nanoparticles Nanocomposite Film for Active Food Packaging

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 2759
Author(s):  
Longwei Jiang ◽  
Yanlong Han ◽  
Xiangyi Meng ◽  
Yawen Xiao ◽  
Huajiang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Maleic Anhydride ◽  
Inclusion Complex ◽  
Cellulose Nanocrystals ◽  
Nanocomposite Film ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Esterification Reaction ◽  
Vapor Permeability ◽  
Cyclodextrin Inclusion ◽  
Active Food Packaging ◽  
Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex

In this study, following the green, environmentally friendly and sustainable development strategy, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were prepared through a solvent-free esterification reaction between microcrystalline cellulose and maleic anhydride, combined with subsequent ultrasonic treatment, and maleic-anhydride-modified CNC-reinforced zein/catechin/β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex nanoparticles nanocomposite films were prepared by a facile solution casting. The amount of CNCs in the film matrix was 0–8 wt%, and their effect on structural, physicochemical and functional properties of the resulting films were investigated. SEM images showed that the addition of CNCs made the microstructure of the film more smooth and uniform. The intermolecular hydrogen bonds between CNCs and film matrix were supported by FT-IR. XRD analysis also confirmed the appearance of a crystalline peak due to the existence of CNCs inside the films. The incorporation of CNCs significantly reduced water vapor permeability, water solubility and the swelling degree of the nanocomposite film, and also significantly increased tensile strength and elongation at break from 12.66 to 37.82 MPa and 4.5% to 5.2% (p < 0.05). Moreover, nanocomposite film packaging with CNCs can effectively inhibit the oxidation of soybean oil.

scholarly journals Lignin–Cellulose Nanocrystals from Hemp Hurd as Light-Coloured Ultraviolet (UV) Functional Filler for Enhanced Performance of Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanocomposite Films

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 3425
Author(s):  
Yi Zhang ◽  
Abu Naser Md Ahsanul Haque ◽  
Maryam Naebe
Keyword(s):  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Cellulose Nanocrystals ◽  
Nanocomposite Film ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Uv Shielding ◽  
Light Region ◽  
Food Package ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Extraction Processes ◽  
Hemp Hurd

Lignin is a natural light-coloured ultraviolet (UV) absorber; however, conventional extraction processes usually darken its colour and could be detrimental to its UV-shielding ability. In this study, a sustainable way of fabricating lignin–cellulose nanocrystals (L-CNCs) from hemp hurd is proposed. A homogeneous morphology of the hemp particles was achieved by ball milling, and L-CNCs with high aspect ratio were obtained through mild acid hydrolysis on the ball-milled particles. The L-CNCs were used as filler in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) film, which produced a light-coloured nanocomposite film with high UV-shielding ability and enhanced tensile properties: the absorption of UV at wavelength of 400 nm and transparency in the visible-light region at wavelength of 550 nm was 116 times and 70% higher than that of pure PVA, respectively. In addition to these advantages, the nanocomposite film showed a water vapour transmission property comparable with commercial food package film, indicating potential applications.

scholarly journals Effects of Hybridized Organically Modified Montmorillonite and Cellulose Nanocrystals on Rheological Properties and Thermal Stability of K-Carrageenan Bio-Nanocomposite

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Zarina Zakuwan ◽  
Ishak Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Cellulose Nanocrystals ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Organically Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Organically Modified ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Herein, hybrid k-carrageenan bio-nanocomposite films were fabricated by using two types of nanofillers, organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT), and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs). Hybrid bio-nanocomposite films were made by casting techniques employing 4 wt% of CNCs, OMMT, and hybridized CNCs/OMMT in a 1:1 ratio. The rheological and morphological properties and thermal stability of all composites were investigated using rotational rheometry, thermogravimetry analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results showed that the hybrid CNC/OMMT bio-nanocomposite exhibited significantly improved properties as compared to those for the bio-nanocomposites with single fillers due to the nanosize and homogenous nanofiller dispersion in the matrix. Rheological analysis of the hybrid bio-nanocomposite showed higher dynamic shear storage modulus and complex viscosity values when compared to those for the bio-nanocomposite with individual fillers. The TEM analysis of the hybridized CNC/OMMT bio-nanocomposite revealed that more particles were packed together in the CNC network, which restricted the matrix mobility. The heat resistance and thermal stability bio-nanocomposite k-carrageenan film enhanced rapidly with the addition of hybridized CNCs/OMMT to 275 °C. The hybridized CNCs/OMMT exhibited synergistic effects due to the good affinity through interfacial interactions, resulting in the improvement of the material properties.

scholarly journals Investigation on the Preparation and Properties of CMC/magadiite Nacre-Like Nanocomposite Films

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1378
Author(s):  
Mingliang Ge ◽  
Yueying Li ◽  
Yinye Yang ◽  
Yanwu Wang ◽  
Guodong Liang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Nanocomposite Film ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Inorganic Filler ◽  
Material Research ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Great Probability ◽  
Layer Spacing

The layered hydrated sodium salt-magadiite (MAG), which has special interpenetrating petals structure, was used as a functional filler to slowly self-assemble with sodium carboxy-methylcellulose (CMC), in order to prepare nacre-like nanocomposite film by solvent evaporation method. The structure of prepared nacre-like nanocomposite film was characterized by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis; whereas, it was indicated that CMC macromolecules were inserted between the layers of MAG to increase the layer spacing of MAG by forming an interpenetrating petals structure; in the meantime, the addition of MAG improved the thermal stability of CMC. The tensile strength of CMC/MAG was significantly improved compared with pure CMC. The tensile strength of CMC/MAG reached the maximum value at 1.71 MPa when the MAG content was 20%, to maintaining high transparency. Due to the high content of inorganic filler, the flame retarding performance and the thermal stability were also brilliant; hence, the great biocompatibility and excellent mechanical properties of the bionic nanocomposite films with the unique interpenetrating petals structure provided a great probability for these original composites to be widely applied in material research, such as tissue engineering in biomedical research.

Photocatalytic removal of methyl orange in an aqueous solution by a WO3/TiO2 composite film

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 435-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian He ◽  
Qi Zhou Cai ◽  
Qiang Luo ◽  
Dan Qing Zhang ◽  
Teng Teng Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Methyl Orange ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
Photocatalytic Removal

Preparation of (Fe, Ni)-Codoped ZnO and Its Photocatalytic Activity for Deg-radation of Methyl Orange

2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (7) ◽  
pp. 797-802 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tianhua FU ◽  
Qianqian GAO ◽  
Fei LIU ◽  
Huajun DAI ◽  
Xingming KOU
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Activity ◽  
Methyl Orange

Effect of gamma radiation on the structural, thermal and optical properties of PMMA/Sn0.75Fe0.25S2 nanocomposite

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali A. Alhazime ◽  
Nesreen T. El-Shamy ◽  
Kaoutar Benthami ◽  
Mai ME. Barakat ◽  
Samir A. Nouh
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Gamma Irradiation ◽  
Optical Band Gap ◽  
Color Variation ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Color Changes ◽  
Gamma Irradiated ◽  
Intermolecular Crosslinking ◽  
Amorphous Part

AbstractNanocomposite films of polymethylmethacrylate PMMA with Sn0.75Fe0.25S2 nanoparticles (NPs) were fabricated by both thermolysis and casting techniques. Changes in PMMA/Sn0.75Fe0.25S2 nanocomposite (NCP) due to gamma irradiation have been measured. XRD results indicate that the gamma doses of 10–80 kGy cause intermolecular crosslinking that reduces the ordered portion in the NPs. Bonding between the NPs and the host PMMA was confirmed by FTIR. TGA results indicate an enhancement in thermal stability in the NCP films irradiated with doses 20–80 kGy. The optical band gap was reduced from 3.23 to 2.47 eV upon gamma irradiation up to 80 kGy due bonding between the NPs and PMMA which enhanced the amorphous part of the NPs. Finally, the color variation between the blank and irradiated films (ΔE) was determined. Color changes immensely when the PMMA/Sn0.75Fe0.25S2 NCP films are gamma irradiated. Values of ΔE were as much as 31.6 which is an acceptable match in commercial reproduction on printing presses.

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